13. Results (certain): CVs hit; each by several bombs; huge fires on both; one of these
first hit by VS-6; a third CV hit by VB-3.

(Estimated): -----

14. Damage to own aircraft; Effectiveness of leak-proofing and armor.
Ten SBDs lost after pull-out from dives; several becsue gasoline tanks badly shot up,
others for same reason or because of fuel exhaustion. Leak-proof tanks not proof
against heavy small caliber AA and fighter 20 mm fire. Armor effective. One SBD-3
badly shot up - elevators, elevator torque tube, fuselage, and wings.

15. For attack on submarine. ----

16. Remarks: Additional information in sketch.

J. R. PENLAND
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy,
Commander, Bombing Squadron Six

Source: VB-6 reports, World War II action reports, Modern Military Branch, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740